While some may spend the day watching Donald Trump’s second inauguration or simply taking it easy, countless others across Chicagoland will gather to honor...
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What began as a lighthearted celebration reel of Sunday brunch—a joyful tradition where Black women gather to look beautiful, share laughter...
From Chicago’s South Side to the Super Bowl stage, Sydney Blaylock redefines roller skating with her unique JB style, inspiring young skaters and showcasing...
Aris Singleton (Photo Provided).
Chicago’s own Aris Singleton, the CEO of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) and a 2024 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence honoree,...
From L-R: Caleb Williams, Common and Angel Reese (Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen, Tacuma Roeback and Wikimedia Commons).
In Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s year...
A weekend of tributes honors Derrick Rose’s legacy with a jersey retirement, a city proclamation, and heartfelt moments at his alma mater. The pride...
Fans braved the cold to experience Derrick Rose’s heartfelt pop-up, “Rose’s Flower Shop,” in downtown Chicago (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).
On a chilly Thursday at...
Under the direction of Artistic Director William Gill, Executive Director Joseph Pindelski, and Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall, Joel Hall Dancers &...
